For years, the Nuggets' low post has been occupied by Kenyon Martin and Nene, but it's possible that one — if not both — won't be with the Nuggets next season. Yet even if both big guys return, Denver still feels that Timofey Mozgov can crack the big-man rotation. And maybe even Kosta Koufos too.

Head coach of the champion of VTB United League, the Russian club «Khimki» Rimas Kurtinaitis gave the interview to our web-site. The Lithuanian player well-known in the past and now the successful coach talked about the secrets of this triumph of the team, recalled the methods of the legendary Alexander Gomelsky, praised the victory of Kazan «Final four» tournament and game of the MVP Vitaliy Fridzon, and named two of the most stable team in the world basketball.

As a son of Siena, 41-year-old head coach Simone Pianigiani has devoted his professional life to lifting his hometown club into Europe's elite. Pianigiani was an assistant coach when Montepaschi Siena won its very first trophy, the 2002 Saporta Cup, when it reached Euroleague Final Fours the next two seasons, and when it claimed its first Italian League crown in 2004.

Ivan Lazarev (205-C-91) debuted for Triumph as his new team played against the defending champions CSKA. No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked CSKA Moscow (15-8) beat bottom-ranked Triumph Lyubertsy (4-18) in Lubertsy 87-83 on Wednesday.

Player of the Year: Marko Popovic (185-G-82) of Unics Russia
Guard of the Year: Marko Popovic (185-G-82) of Unics Russia
Forward of the Year: Kelly McCarty (201-F-75) of Unics Russia
Center of the Year: Maciej Lampe (210-C-85) of Unics Russia
Defensive Player of the Year: Shawn King (208-C-82) of Minsk-2006 Belarus
European Player of the Year: Maciej Lampe (210-C-85) of Unics Russia
Import Player of the Year: Steve Burtt (185-G-84) of Dnipro Ukraine
Coach of the Year: Sergio Scariolo of Khimky Russia

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute susprises and upsets.